What's included
60 live meetings
30 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Students will be asked to contribute to group songwriting and composition projects as well as to prepare a presentation or performance for the final weeks of the class to show their understanding of the course.Certificate of Completion
You'll receive a certificate of completion at the end of this course!Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 3
Beginner Level
Elementary General Music is a time for instilling love and appreciation for how music can enhance our lives and the lives of those around us! Join us on this musical journey that meets twice a week for 30 weeks during the school year. We'll learn how to read, express, interpret, write, and perform music all under the instruction of professional performing musicians! Second and Third Graders will love this time making music and friends each week. No instruments are required to participate in this course.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to read and sight sing simple melodies
Students will learn to identify a few popular classical music pieces
Syllabus
60 Lessons
over 30 WeeksLesson 1:
What is Music?
Exploring Sounds Around Us
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Rhythm and Beat
Understanding "The Pulse"
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
High and Low Sounds
Introduction to Pitch
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Intro to Musical Symbols
Notes and Rests
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Kindergarten and First Grade General Music, or the equivalent in private or group music lessons.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music from California Institute of the Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree in History from Lynchburg College
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At Big Universe Music, we deliver out of this world music lessons on voice, guitar, piano, ukulele, songwriting, and music production.
Our teaching style uses contemporary music to teach the basics and fundamentals of technique and music theory. Our main objective is to turn your learner's initial creative spark into a fire that will last a lifetime.
Learning an instrument is a life-long practice and will be challenging, exciting, and fulfilling.
We can’t wait to work with you!
Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $600 for 60 classes2x per week, 30 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-6 learners per class